Satellite Truck

 The onset of digital technology has changed the world of live broadcasting considerably in recent years; furthermore, satellite usage in broadcasting is now widespread, and allows for a versatile approach. As cameras and broadcasting equipment have become more powerful so they have also become smaller; this rise in portability means that outside broadcasts can be attended to quickly and easily. A fully equipped satellite truck is no longer the behemoth it once was thanks to powerful and portable satellite terminals and hand held camera solutions – each of which enables reporting and recording from remote and unusual locations. Furthermore, hybrid technology has led to extended battery life for even greater versatility.

Who uses such technology in broadcasting, and why? Across the world there are many companies utilising digital, IP based and satellite uplink solutions, and for a variety of reasons. Let’s consider the situations they may be useful for: say a demonstration is taking place and things are heating up – a crew can be on hand with a satellite uplink in no time and broadcast live to the newsroom anywhere in the world, thanks to the portable satellite link. The feed is sent back to a central base and then distributed to clients across the world, whoever they may be.

Then there are sporting events: being able to send a live feed via satellite to various outlets means greater revenue from the broadcast, and better coverage thanks to the digital technology being used. Production vans can be equipped, ready to go, and get to the destination in advance. Priming the crew for broadcast takes little time, and the result is HD quality images ready to go anywhere you wish.

One area of broadcasting that is growing quickly is that utilising vehicle based solutions; in this instance, rather than a portable stand alone satellite uplink, the crew uses a system mounted on and in the vehicle. A powerful satellite transmitter is mounted on top of the van and sends the images to the base for distribution when the van is stationary; alternatively, the images are recorded and then, when the van is on the move, can be uploaded back to the studio base when the vehicle is returning or travelling to the next scene.

A further option is to use a live on the move broadcasting truck; this keeps track of the road conditions when the vehicle is on the move by way of cameras attached to the vehicle, and the images can be transmitted live. To utilise satellite capture, of course, the vehicle must be stationary so that the satellite can see where it is at any one time.

Satellite uplink technology is a versatile and popular method of live outdoor broadcasting, and with many satellite providers in the business it is a cost effective method of providing excellent HD images of newsworthy events and other areas of interest. News agencies are more versatile and useful when they can promise to be in a location with a crew very quickly, and the added bonus of a satellite uplink is also welcome. With more powerful equipment and improved digital technology entering the market all the time the quality of outdoor broadcasting and live transmissions can only improve, and the ability of crews to capture the best images at the right time becomes ever more possible.

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Broadcast Equipment

The world of broadcasting is one that has found great benefit in the digital age; the ability to send images wirelessly is one that has been much utilised and improvements in lightweight and very capable cameras and other equipment have added versatility to the industry. The need for outside broadcasting has been particularly aided by the development of more versatile and capable equipment, and now it is possible to send a crew anywhere and return excellent high definition results at surprisingly little cost. This has all come about thanks to impressive digital equipment that allows for crews to become more portable and to move from place to place on demand.

A fully equipped production truck can be in location quickly and without mishap, and can be up and running in no time at all. With easy to use equipment that is lightweight and durable providing images from in the field is simple, and video broadcast equipment is now more capable than ever. Whether you need to be in advance at events or are responding to a developing situation the same is true – you can be ready to broadcast and get the images you need quickly and with little fuss.

How does wireless broadcasting equipment work? It’s a simple process that is largely enabled by the introduction of wireless technology into the industry. The camera carries a small wireless transmitter that relays the images back to base; this allows for real time transmission and HD quality in all images, and is a very versatile system. Most video broadcast equipment of this type is able to be carried by the operator – either in hand or on a shoulder – and very often the transmitter is carried in a small backpack for ease of use. This allows the cameraman to attend the scene on the move, and to capture images of quality.

Broadcasting – especially the outside broadcast – has benefited greatly from the development of wireless technology, and the versatility of the systems involved is now far beyond that of just a few years ago. It is entirely possible for a single crew to cover an event in detail with the most portable equipment, and using the best wireless transmission systems may be able to send images back to a studio some distance away. This method often utilises satellite technology for added enhancement.

Furthermore, by utilising internet solutions it is possible to broadcast from one place and distribute the product across the world. This is done by way of satellite and internet technology, and enables broadcasters to syndicate work to many users at once. With a wide variety of users now choosing to access TV broadcasts via the internet this is an important development in the world of live  broadcasting.

A reduction in the price of top quality equipment coupled with faster broadband speeds has led to an increase in the availability of live broadcast; techniques such as these have been used to broadcast political elections, sporting events and news stories, as well as to create documentaries and other programmes for TV. Being able to get a crew to a set point quickly and cheaply is the important factor in live broadcasting, and one that makes the available technology even more cost effective.